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<span style="font-weight: 400">At last, you reached the final stage of processing your product - welcome to the packing world! Packing preserves and protects a product from damage, spoilage, and contamination while it makes its way from the production line to the consumer or further production. Depending on which industry your products belong to, the type of primary packaging equipment can change drastically. You need to pay careful attention to products with </span><span style="font-weight: 400">chemicals or hazardous substances since they can be potentially dangerous to human health. </span>

Packing

To make candy, all you need to do is create a syrup by dissolving sugar and boiling it to your desired consistency. For medium to large scale candy production, candy making equipment fully automates the whole process and takes care of other production regulations and standards (such as hygiene and proper homogenization). Planning on getting one? There’s a wide range of choices to pick from.

Candy

A beverage is any kind of liquid or drink, usually other than water, made for human consumption. Beverages are further classified into two categories: alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages refer to liquids that contain 1% to 75% of liquor and are produced by fermentation such as wine, beer, or distillation such as vodka, rum, tequila. Non-alcoholic beverages are drinks that don’t have any liquor such as tea, coffee, fruit juices, soft drinks, and carbonated beverages. They can be produced premix or postmix, depending on the setup of your production line.

Beverages

According to a legend, Cleopatra soaked her sails in her perfume so that Mark Antony could smell her ships before they arrived. This is to say that, from soaps and shampoos to perfumes, conditioners and pomades, cosmetics have always been highly valued and used for their properties of aesthetic enhancement. Cosmetics are a broad class of topical agents applied for various purposes such as cleansing, protecting, beautifying, or otherwise altering your appearance. As a result, a wide array of processing equipment is used in the cosmetics industry.

Cosmetics

Healthcare products are goods or services used to improve, maintain or prevent the deterioration of health or ease the consequences of illness. Healthcare products include a wide range of goods, from hospital clothing, over plasters, wound care products and diagnostic devices. These products must be clean and contamination-free, which is achieved with strictly regulated healthcare equipment.

Healthcare products

Form, fill, and seal machines complete the packaging, filling, and sealing in one continuous process and eliminate the need for three separate machines. Most form, fill and seal systems use flexible films to form the primary package. Vertical machines are simpler and faster whereas horizontal systems are better suited to the packaging of solid products that do not flow well. Form, fill, and seal machines are widely used in the food industry for packaging snack foods, powdered products, liquids, and pastes and in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of IV bags, powder sachets, and stick packs.

Continuous

Industrial

In high-volume packaging operations, the need for flexibility in handling different product sizes and configurations is paramount. Traditional cartoning often struggles with efficiency and material consumption, leading to increased costs and downtime.
<h2>Optimize packaging with servo-driven top loading</h2>
The FTB TL Series by IMA is a compact monobloc top-loading cartoner designed to handle a wide range of box sizes and product arrangements. It uses fully servo-driven movements to ensure high production efficiency and minimal maintenance requirements. The modular design enables easy integration with multiple feeding systems, allowing operators to manage various product types and packaging solutions effortlessly. The FTB TL Series can be equipped with one, two, or four flat blank carton magazines, catering to different production speed requirements with an output of up to 200 cartons per minute. To ensure the cartons remain square throughout the process, the cartoner employs positive display management. It supports common closure styles, including tuck-in and glued flaps, on both standard cartons and corrugated cardboard, with customization options available on demand. The compact design minimizes material consumption and space usage, making it an efficient solution for diverse packaging needs.

Top loading cartoner for variable box sizes

When looking for capping equipment, it is crucial to know first which type of capper your product requires. Do you want screw caps, twist-off caps, hand pumps, or push-pull caps on your bottle or container? If you require different cap types for format changeover times can be time-consuming. The bottle cap seals the top opening of a bottle to guard the product against leakage and spoilage and sterility and filling requirements depend on the nature of your product.

Capping

Cartoning involves erecting a folded carton, filling it with the product, closing the flaps, or applying a lid and sealing with glue or adhesive tape. Choosing a cartoning solution involves, considering the type of primary packaging, the production volume, the size and count of the product in a carton, and the desired level of automation.

Cartoning

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

liquid

Powder

solid

Creating high-quality Doypack bags for liquid products requires a precise process. Challenges include maintaining film tension, accurate pouch positioning, and the need to handle new sustainable materials. Tight production schedules demand a system capable of high speeds without compromising on quality.
<h2>Form and fill high-quality doypack bags efficiently.</h2>
The LUX DD 235-100/8 from IMA is an innovative high-speed system designed for the production of high-quality Doypack bags from flat film roll stock. It features a unique dual motion system, combining an intermittent module for pouch forming and fitment application with a continuous motion filling unit. This combination controls film tension and keeps the top fins aligned while increasing dosing time. With dedicated sensors for precise pouch positioning and specialized handling for sustainable materials like paper-based or recyclable PE and PP mono-material films, it ensures accurate and environmentally friendly production. The system includes an outfeed wheel to discriminate between good and rejected pouches, integrated with a top cooling system for orderly disposition. Key features include rotary servo motorized bottom punch and servo-controlled forming triangle, capable of managing a wide range of bag dimensions and filling volumes, including applications such as corner spout, shaped round corners, and handle punch.

High-speed drift-dwell motion doypack forming system

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

The process of forming allows you to shape your products homogeneously. Forming machines are fed the manufactured material in bulk and cut it down to specification, so the process takes place between formulation of the mass and the packaging of the final item.

A special class of this equipment – Form, Fill, and Seal Machines (FFS) – creates bags and pouches from flat material such as plastic sheets, fills them with your designated product, and seals them.

Forming

Packaging

In the food and dairy industry, there is a growing demand for packaging solutions that ensure convenience and hygiene. Producing single-serve liquid and pasty products efficiently and accurately is critical to meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards.
<h2>Form, fill, and seal stick packs efficiently</h2>
The S600 from IMA is a high-speed form, fill, and seal machine designed for creating stick packs of liquid and pasty products. It offers a versatile solution, processing up to 43,200 stick packs per hour. The S600 adjusts fillers to meet specific product requirements, providing high filling accuracy and ensuring quality assurance. This machine is suitable for various materials, including PET/PETmet/PE or other heat sealable materials. The S600 features excellent operability and optimal hygiene standards, utilizing Allen Bradley controllers and servo motors. It can produce stick packs with different longitudinal seals, such as 3-sided seal, overlap seal, and offer coding options like thermotransfer print, inkjet, and laser. Ideal for sauces and other food products, the S600 meets hygiene standards and is designed for reliable and flexible production.

Stick pack forming, filling, and sealing solution

Sealing

In the food industry, packaging products such as biscuits and crackers requires a high degree of customization and efficiency. Achieving consistent packaging quality while maintaining hygiene standards and adapting to various production needs is critical.
<h2>Package biscuits efficiently on edge</h2>
The PANDA BS OE by IMA is a Horizontal Form Fill and Seal (HFFS) machine designed specifically for packaging products such as biscuits and crackers on edge. It offers versatile solutions for both semi and fully automated applications. The machine accommodates a wide range of product sizes and can integrate seamlessly into complete process flows. This customization is supported by the availability of two different sealing jaws units, the rotating jaws (PANDA BS RS OE) for speeds up to 130 ppm and the Long-Dwell (PANDA BS LS OE) for products requiring more dwell time with speeds up to 60 ppm. The system supports film widths of up to 730 mm (extendable to 930 mm for some configurations) with a film linear speed of up to 50 m/min, and a product height of up to 160 mm. Designed with food-grade materials and an easy-to-sanitize layout, the PANDA BS OE even offers a wash-down version for enhanced cleanliness.

Horizontal form fill and seal for biscuits on edge

Bagging is the process of packaging measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of bagging equipment depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers. Bagging systems are often the last processing step that is generally integrated into a production line.

Bagging

Weighing

Wrapping is the final step before your finished products are ready to leave the manufacturing site. Packages are bundled tightly together with a low-density polyethylene wrapper to secure the goods inside during transportation and distribution. Automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines cloak the palleted load in expandable film at high speeds and precision.

Wrapping

When producing portion cups for dairy products such as fresh cheese or butter, ensuring product hygiene and packaging efficiency is crucial. Challenges include maintaining ultra-clean environmental standards and minimizing packaging waste while achieving high output.
<h2>Produces hygienic portion packs with minimal waste</h2>
The P500 is a high-performance form, fill, and seal system provided by IMA Group. It is designed to process portion cups for various dairy and food products such as fresh cheese, butter, spreads, jams, sauces, and dressings. This system stands out with its ability to achieve a nominal output of up to 129,600 portion cups per hour. It supports different cup designs and materials, including PS, PET, and PP. The P500 ensures accuracy and precise product cut-off, optimizing material use through its low-waste punch unit. It also accommodates clean, ultra-clean, and aseptic hygienic standards, making it suitable for applications that require stringent hygiene. The control system features Schneider Electric controller and servo motors, ensuring efficient operation.

Form fill and seal solution for dairy portion packs

In food and dairy production, the packaging of products such as butter, sauces, and cheese into portion packs requires precision and hygiene. A seamless process is critical to maintain product quality while minimizing operational downtime and costs.
<h2>Efficiently form, fill, and seal portion packs</h2>
The P300 by IMA is a compact and modular form, fill, and seal system designed for portion cups in food and dairy applications. Capable of handling between 22,000 and 54,000 portion packs per hour, it combines high accuracy with minimal footprint. The P300 ensures precise product cut-off and gentle handling, aided by a reduced web level height for easier operation. It is designed to meet various hygiene standards, including Clean, Ultra-clean, and Aseptic (FDA). When equipped with integrated case packaging systems, it becomes a comprehensive packaging solution. The control systems from Schneider Electric or Rockwell Automation optimize its performance, while different lid and bottom web materials offer versatile use.

Form fill and seal machine for portion packs

In the food and dairy industry, producers often face the challenge of filling and sealing various cup formats with different product types. Managing hygiene, maintaining high accuracy, and ensuring flexibility in cup sizes are critical needs that require a reliable system.
<h2>Ensure precision and flexibility in cup filling</h2>
The EFS-L by IMA Group is a format-flexible, modular platform specifically designed for filling, sealing, and closing pre-formed cups. This system offers unparalleled flexibility with its chainless drive for precise indexing and positioning. The stainless steel construction and modular design allow for easy integration of multiple filling stations, both pre-fill and post-fill, suitable for wet or dry ingredients. It is capable of handling a variety of hygiene standards, including ultra-clean options. The EFS-L accommodates a wide range of products like yogurt, cheese, desserts, salads, and sauces, ensuring high filling accuracy and minimal product loss.

Flexible filling and sealing system for pre-formed cups

In food and dairy processing, producing a diverse range of products from yogurt to fruit juice requires versatile and reliable packaging solutions. Balancing the need for high output with design flexibility and material efficiency remains a common challenge.
<h2>Process and package pasty and liquid products efficiently</h2>
The EF 400 from IMA is a high-output forming, filling, and sealing solution designed to handle a large variety of pasty to liquid products, including multi-layer configurations. It offers significant versatility in cup design and labeling, allowing for a range of labeling techniques such as straight or conical IML and in-mould sticker labels. With the flexibility to process materials like PS, PET, and multilayers, it enables cost-effective production by reducing packaging material usage. It supports outputs up to 23,000 cups per hour for fresh cheese and up to 46,000 cups per hour for yogurt. The machine can be configured for clean, ultra-clean, or aseptic processes and complies with FDA, 3A, and EHEDG standards on demand. The EF 400's ease of product changeover and customization potential make it an optimal solution for high productivity and design-specific packaging needs.

Form fill and seal solution for liquid and pasty products

Labels provide customers with important information about both your product and your brand. Different labeling technology attaches the printed film to the packaging using a range of methods such as shrink wrapping, side sealing, and adhesives. For added traceability and protection, you may also use serialization coding equipment and anti-tampering labeling systems.

Labeling

In the food and dairy industry, maintaining product quality while meeting high output demands is crucial. Companies face challenges like handling various cup shapes, ensuring hygiene, and minimizing maintenance costs.
<h2>Efficiently forming, filling, and sealing cups</h2>
The C500 by IMA is a medium to high output forming, filling, and sealing solution designed for cups. It handles a wide variety of cup shapes, including dual cavity cups, with precision and flexibility. Available in hygiene classes from 'clean' to 'aseptic,' the C500 ensures optimal hygiene standards. The servo-driven key functions improve process control, and the machine's optimized working width aligns with production capacity needs. It provides a nominal output ranging from 18,000 to 57,600 cups per hour, with optional FDA, 3A, and EHEDG compliance. This equipment supports in-line cup decoration and accommodates different packaging materials such as PET, PP, and PS.

Forming, filling and sealing solution for cups

In industries like food and dairy, ensuring consistent, high-quality packaging of liquid and pasty products is crucial. Traditional methods may struggle with accuracy and efficiency, leading to product loss and increased operational costs.
<h2>Form, fill, and seal up to 7,000 cups per hour</h2>
The C100 by IMA is a compact form, fill, and seal solution designed for the packaging of various liquid-to-pasty food products, including dairy items and desserts. With a small footprint, it achieves precise product cut-off and gentle handling, utilizing servo-driven dosing pistons for easy adjustments. The machine supports multiple cup shapes and designs, operates optimally at up to 7,000 cups per hour, and features a modular structure for practical handling. The user-friendly HMI interface minimizes downtime and maintenance costs. Emphasizing hygiene, C100 is available in different cleanliness classes and can integrate customized filling and labelling solutions to enhance cup stability and reduce material costs.

Cup forming, filling, and sealing solution

In the production of processed, fresh, or cream cheese, efficient and reliable packaging is essential. Challenges such as maintaining product integrity and adapting to various cheese portion sizes must be addressed to ensure seamless operations.
<h2>Form cartons using flat blanks</h2>
The A452F by IMA is designed for cartoning square and rectangular portions of cheese. Its flexibility allows the handling of different product sizes according to customer requirements, with the option to use various infeed sections. It employs a cost-saving wrap-around system that shapes cartons from flat blanks during the loading operation. The motor system avoids power waste by sharing kinetic energy generated during braking, and vacuum pumps can replace compressed air consumption to boost efficiency. Sustainable and recyclable packaging materials can be utilized, making the A452F environmentally friendly. Key specifications include a production capacity of up to 80 boxes per minute and dimensions accommodating a range of box sizes.

Cartoning solution for cheese portions

In modern industrial settings focused on packaging a wide variety of products, efficiency and reliability are critical. This often includes the need to package fresh, frozen, and dry items quickly while ensuring easy access for maintenance and cleaning.
<h2>Package products in continuous vertical motion</h2>
The Vegatronic 6000 by IMA is a continuous vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) system designed to handle a range of products from fresh to frozen and dry goods. Known for its unparalleled accessibility and ergonomic design, the Vegatronic 6000 is built with a full open-frame structure that makes all components easily reachable for maintenance. The machine can handle various packaging styles including pillow, gusseted pillow, block bottom, Quattro, and doy-style Shark. It supports eco-friendly materials such as compostable and biodegradable films, enhancing its capability to meet sustainability goals. The system is equipped with a quick-change mechanism for forming tubes and film reels, reducing downtime. Its high-speed wrapping capacity is up to 210 cycles per minute, making it suitable for large-scale operations. Moreover, the ultrasonic sealing option drastically reduces leak rates, material waste, and energy consumption, while maintaining hygienic standards with wash-down execution.

Continuous vertical form fill seal packaging solution

In the confectionery industry, achieving efficient and hygienic packaging for various product types requires versatile and reliable solutions. Balancing production speed with the need for secure and varied packaging formats is a key challenge.
<h2>Produce diverse pack styles with high efficiency</h2>
The Vegatronic 2000 RJ by IMA Ilapak is an intermittent vertical form, fill, and seal (VFFS) system designed for the confectionery sector. It's distinguished by its high-efficiency operation and ability to handle a wide range of pack styles, including Doy-shark pouches with or without reclosable zippers. The open frame hygienic design facilitates easy monitoring and maintenance, ensuring compliance with sanitary standards. This machine can operate with various materials, including heat-sealable laminates and eco-friendly films like biodegradable or recyclable options. With a maximum packing speed of 90 cycles per minute and the ability to hold over 100 programs, the Vegatronic 2000 RJ guarantees flexibility and consistency in packaging operations. It is suited for a variety of dry, fresh, and frozen products. Technical data includes a power requirement of 12.1 kW, machine dimensions of 2688 x 2417 x 1745 mm, and a weight of 1600 kg.

Intermittent vertical form fill seal for confectionery packaging

Bottling equipment draws a measured quantity of your drink, food, or formulation from a holding tank and fills it into bottles. These bottles usually need to be checked, capped, labeled, and sealed for distribution. Bottling solutions differ in product metering system, sterilization level, and bottle type and sealing system depending on your production scale and product format and regulations. Bottling systems are utilized in a variety of industries. For example, in the food and beverage industry as well as in cosmetics and pharma.

Bottling

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

In the packaging industry, efficiently packaging ground coffee and soluble products requires reliable, high-speed systems that optimize material usage. Traditional methods may not meet the rigorous demands of modern production volumes and quality standards.
<h2>Produces and fills stick sachets quickly and reliably</h2>
The STICK Series by IMA is designed for high-performance packaging of ground coffee and soluble products into stick sachets. These machines feature an Open Frame architecture, enabling easy cleaning and accessibility for maintenance and adjustments. Controlled by a PLC and equipped with a user-friendly HMI, they ensure efficient operation. Fully servo-driven movements allow for precise production and filling of stick sachets ranging from 0.5 cc to 50 cc, with speeds up to 1120 sachets per minute. The series includes models like the STICK-200 and STICK-400, which can accommodate sachet widths of 15-60 mm and lengths up to 240 mm, across multiple lines.

Multilane vertical packaging for stick sachets

In the coffee industry, ensuring consistency and maintaining product quality during the packaging process can be a challenge. Producing hard coffee pods efficiently requires precise control over forming, dosing, and sealing to meet quality and safety standards.
<h2>Efficiently form, dose, and seal hard coffee pods</h2>
The CA 6 by IMA is a compact, monobloc solution specifically designed for hard pod coffee packaging. This system packs hard coffee pods in a modified and conditioned atmosphere, using heat-sealing. The CA 6 operates at a production speed of 130 pods per minute and ensures top-rate efficiency. Its clever modular design facilitates accessibility for size changeovers and maintenance. Specially engineered elements help limit filter paper and waste material consumption by reducing the space between pod forming stations. Additionally, the precise mechanical introduction of the filter paper pod into the outer envelope reduces the size of the outer envelope, conserving heat-sealable material. The CA 6 can also handle compostable and recyclable materials, adding to its sustainability credentials.

Hard pod packaging system for coffee

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

In the coffee industry, packaging soft coffee pods efficiently while maintaining quality is a critical challenge. The need for quick processing, precise pod counting, and space-efficient design complicate the packaging process. Overcoming issues such as oxidation and reusable packaging material versatility are necessary to optimize production.
<h2>Counts, stacks, and packs soft coffee pods</h2>
The CA1 by IMA is a high-speed, multi-functional system for single-dose coffee pod packaging. This machine integrates auxiliary units for pod counting, stacking, forming, filling, closing, and weight-checking, all within a compact 4.3 meter layout. It supports up to 800 pods per minute and can handle compostable and recyclable materials. The CA1 system features a gas flushing unit that reduces coffee oxidation, an automatic filter paper splicing system for uninterrupted efficiency, and a programmable counting system to ensure precise stacking. The optional integrated grinder completes the production process without extending the machine's footprint. The CA1 offers versatility and efficiency in coffee pod packaging while maintaining flavor and preserving product quality.

Soft pod packaging solution for coffee

Blending

Counting

Entry level

In various manufacturing settings, transitioning to automated bag filling systems can significantly enhance productivity and consistency. Especially for operations requiring flexible packaging solutions for food and non-food products, having an efficient and reliable system is crucial.
<h2>Facilitate efficient packaging with simple tool changes</h2>
The Piccola by ILPRA is a compact vertical form fill seal system designed for small to medium-sized production runs. This budget-friendly entry-level solution is engineered to streamline the bag filling process for diverse applications. Its versatile and reliable build allows it to handle both food and non-food items. The frame design ensures easy accessibility, coupled with hygienic features for effortless maintenance and operation. Simple tool exchange makes the Piccola adaptable to various packaging needs, providing flexibility for different product types and sizes. With years of development behind it, the Piccola is optimized for efficiency and functionality, making it an ideal option for facilities introducing bag filling solutions.

Vertical form fill seal for small to medium production runs

In the food processing industry, producing high quantities of uniformly packaged processed cheese slices can be challenging. Ensuring consistent weight, secure wrapping, and easy opening while maintaining high throughput is essential for efficient production.
<h2>Produce and wrap cheese slices seamlessly</h2>
The FreePack 1000 from Hochland Natec is a specialized production line for individually wrapped processed cheese slices using continuous operation. It employs a hot-fill system that prevents recontamination, and uses recyclable PP foil for environmentally friendly packaging. The system's precise sealing ensures secure wrapping and consistent weight of each slice. Slices are uniformly stacked, aiding ease of transport from the FreePack to the Flowpacker. The central control surveillance system offers high operator comfort and trouble-free production. With a capacity of up to 1,100 slices per minute, it can produce up to 1,320 kg of cheese slices per hour. Slice weights can be adjusted from 13g to 30g, and slice formats range from 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm in thickness. Optional features include an inkjet printer for marking 'open here', cooling capabilities, and different sealing patterns. The FreePack 1000 meets CE guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety in operations.

Individually wrapped processed cheese slice production line

Cutting

Stacking

In high-volume cheese production, the need to efficiently mix different cheese types into a single package arises frequently. Traditional manual handling methods are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, impacting overall productivity and consistency.
<h2>Automates stacking and overwrapping processes</h2>
The IWS Mixstacker by Hochland Natec is designed to automatically mix two different individually wrapped cheese types into one stack, which is then overwrapped. This system works seamlessly with the FreePack® 2000, a double-lane version capable of producing two different cheese types simultaneously. With the IWS Mixstacker, stacks from both lanes are merged into one, allowing for the creation of innovative mixed cheese products. The machine requires no manual handling, reducing labor costs and improving consistency. It can handle a maximum of 140 stacks per minute and is adaptable to CE guidelines. It supports all types of IWS cheese products and allows for stack configuration of 3–10 slices before mixing, with a maximum stacking height of 30 mm.

Cheese packaging system for mixed cheese types

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

In industries such as cement, chemicals, and building materials, efficient packaging solutions are crucial to ensure product integrity and optimize storage and handling processes. Traditional packaging methods often lead to dust emissions, product loss, and prolonged packaging times.
<h2>Automate packaging with dust-tight enclosure</h2>
The INTEGRA® by Haver & Boecker is an advanced packaging system designed to streamline the process of filling and sealing valve and tubular film bags. This system stands out for its fully enclosed dust-tight housing that minimizes emissions and contamination. Featuring a modular design, the INTEGRA® accommodates various bag types, from valve bags made of paper, woven PP, or PE, to FFS (Form, Fill, Seal) open-mouth bags. The system includes 1 to 4 filling spouts, automatic filling modules, and an integrated bag discharge belt. The INTEGRA® also offers options for different types of filling modules—either turbine-based (T-module) or air-based (L-module) to suit the properties of the product being packed. Additionally, it can be equipped with Haver & Boecker's SEAL technology for securely closing valve bags, ensuring the product is securely contained.

Integrated packaging system for valve and tubular film bags

In pharmaceutical production, the precise and efficient micro-dosing of active ingredient powders into inhalation blisters is critical. This involves maintaining accuracy and consistency while ensuring operator safety, especially when handling highly-toxic substances.
<h2>Form, fill, and seal inhalation blisters</h2>
The SSP2 is a small-scale system by Harro Hoefliger designed to form, fill, and seal blister strips for inhalation products. It operates fully-automatically, utilizing either drum dosage for partial cavity filling or membrane dosing for complete cavity filling. The SSP2's versatile filling methods accommodate varied production needs with fill rates of up to 900 fill volumes per minute using membrane dosing. The compact design ensures minimal setup space, making it ideal for facilities with space constraints. Additionally, its integrable containment and regular product quality inspections ensure safety and reliability, even when processing highly-active powders. The SSP2 is mainly used in the production of dry powder inhalers, forming aluminum blister strips that can be further processed and packaged using downstream machines.

Micro-dosing system for inhalation blisters

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

In pharmaceutical and packaging industries, creating precise and customized portion packs is essential for patient safety and dosage accuracy. Ensuring the correct amount of active-ingredient powder in blister cavities presents a challenge due to varying particle sizes and densities.
<h2>Form, fill, seal, and punch primary packaging</h2>
The Omni FS by Harro Höfliger is a modular lab system designed for producing portion packs, such as blister sheets, with high precision. It consists of four workstations that can operate individually or in parallel, allowing for flexibility in production processes. The system includes semi-automatic dosing systems capable of filling both powders and liquids. The Omni FS can handle various tasks including forming, filling, sealing, cutting, and punching packaging materials. Notably, it is equipped with advanced dosing systems that accurately fill powder doses ranging from 10 to 5000 mg, accommodating particle sizes as small as 1 µm. The machine's adaptable design ensures seamless integration of additional stations as needed, making it suitable for diverse production requirements in the pharmaceutical and packaging sectors.

Lab machine for producing portion packs

Punching

In the food processing industry, achieving consistent product shapes and high production rates while maintaining flexibility for different product types is crucial. Manufacturers face challenges in seamlessly transitioning between varied product forms and incorporating automated processes efficiently.
<h2>Adaptably form and cut various product types</h2>
The FS 525 forming and cutting system from Handtmann offers an all-in-one solution for forming diverse product shapes, supported by two distinct forming principles: hole plate forming for 3D products and rotary cutting for different cross-sections. This flexibility allows for efficient production of meat, dairy, vegetarian, vegan, dough-based products, and even confectionery and pet food. Its robust design facilitates rapid set-up and conversion between products, optimizing machine utilization and minimizing downtime. An optional co-extrusion feature enables the formation of filled products with calibres between 20 to 50 mm, providing further application versatility. High throughput is achieved with up to 150 portions per minute on a single lane, and automation compatibility ensures streamlined processing, from weighing to packaging.

Industrial forming and cutting system for diverse products

In food production, creating consistent-shaped products like meatballs, vegetable sticks, or candy pieces can be challenging due to the need for precision in weight and form. Achieving this at high speeds without compromising quality is essential for efficiency and cost savings.
<h2>Produce shaped foods with high precision and speed</h2>
The FS 521 forming system by Handtmann is designed for continuous multi-lane production of various formed products, such as balls, sticks, burgers, and dumplings. It can operate seamlessly in water or oil bath systems, laminating systems, and subsequent conveyor belts. The system ensures precise weight accuracy per lane and product through a driven flow divider, which reduces raw material requirements. Quick conversion to different shapes is possible by replacing a few mold components, enhancing productivity and product variety. High cycle times up to 250 cycles per minute and the ability to run 2 to 8 lanes make this system highly efficient. The rotating hole plate system guarantees first-class product quality across various food industries including meat, dairy, fish, vegetable, and convenience foods.

Forming system for multi-lane production of shaped foods

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Lamination

In the production of minced meat products like beef or poultry, achieving consistent quality and shape can be challenging. Varied textures, inaccurate weights, and slow production speeds are frequent issues.
<h2>Efficiently form minced meat products</h2>
The FS 507 from Handtmann is a forming system designed for the efficient production of minced meat products, including hybrid variations with meat and vegetables or cheese. It works seamlessly with a Handtmann vacuum filler and inline grinding system to ensure high-quality output with minimal friction and low heat input. This results in premium burgers and steak haché burgers with a fluffy, juicy texture. Adjustable forming modules and variable ratios of feed system and grinding speed ensure precise weight accuracy and product appearance. The FS 507 offers a production capacity of up to 120 portions per minute and is suitable for various product diameters and heights.

Forming system for minced meat products

Depositing equipment is a very common production line process in the food industry. Whether you want to make muffins or jellies or garnish and decorate cakes, all of this is impossible without the depositing step. Depositing is a form of extrusion used primarily to produce pieces of dough that will be further processed to create several food products. The dough is passed through a depositing machine and poured in equal parts from holes in a die plate with nozzles or a conveyor belt. But that’s not all. Depositors are also used to fill, layer, or cover your food items with other ingredients before proceeding to the next step of the production process which is usually packaging.

Depositing

Grinders use a spinning blade or rotating abrasive elements to reduce the size of various materials. The specifications, RPM and grit of the engineered grinder, will result in various particle sizes. As a result, what you want to make will determine the type of grinder you need. Grinding is used for improving the texture and flow properties of various products and to enhance the flavor of food products such as coffee, spices, sugar, nuts, sesame, poppy seeds, lentils, wheat, and rice. Choosing the right rotational speed, grinding elements, and processing power allow the grinding and shredding of a wide range of materials into coarse or fine powders. Popular types of heavy duty grinders in food processing include angle grinders, bench grinders and meat grinders.

Grinding

Portioning

Meeting the precise dosing requirements is a significant challenge in food and pet food production. Industries need a solution that ensures accurate filling and portioning across multiple lanes, thus maintaining consistency and quality in the final product.
<h2>Divide product flow with precision and flexibility</h2>
The FST 544, FST 545, and FST 546 filling flow dividers by Handtmann are designed to deliver gram-accurate dosing for pasty and semi-viscous products. These servo-driven dividers are suitable for continuous and multi-lane applications or for gently filling containers with exact weights. They can be flexibly integrated into existing systems, including the FS 510 forming system and the VDM depositing system. With adjustable outlet spacing, these dividers handle diverse lane configurations, calibre sizes, and piece sizes, making them versatile for various food and pet food production lines. Their high-quality, wear-resistant material ensures weight accuracy over a long period, while mobility is enhanced by a moveable frame and adaptable outlet positioning.

Filling flow divider for food and pet food applications

Batch

For medium-scale gummy production, maintaining high output while ensuring consistent quality can be challenging. Issues such as production speed and multi-color capabilities are critical considerations for manufacturers aiming to optimize efficiency and product appeal.
<h2>Produce up to 120,000 gummies per hour</h2>
The GT1200 Automatic Gummy Production Equipment by Gummy Technologies is designed for both batch and continuous gummy production. Capable of producing up to 120,000 gummies per hour, it is ideal for medium production runs. The system allows for the creation of gummies in one or two colors, offering versatility in production. With power requirements of 220V/3PH/60HZ or 480V/3PH/60HZ, it fits various industrial settings. The batch system dimensions are 56 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and 9 feet in height, whereas the continuous system is 77 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 11 feet high. Its gross weight is approximately 15,000 kg. These specifications ensure that the GT1200 can handle substantial production loads while maintaining high quality.

Automatic gummy manufacturing system

Batching

In the pharmaceutical world, encapsulation refers to various techniques to enclose and protect the drug ingredients by forming the capsule shell. Encapsulation equipment changes depending on whether the manufacturer needs to produce a soft or hard gel capsule. For instance, encapsulation systems and machines for softgels control the entire process from start to finish because their shells are filled at the same time they are produced. On the other hand, the filling of hard gel capsules comes by separating the body from the cap, and after the filling operations, the two parts are sealed together again, forming the shell.

Encapsulation

<span style="font-weight: 400">The molding process is often included in bakery products. Utilizing molding equipment guarantees a uniform shape, weight, and size. The molding machine first gently flattens the dough mix by going through a sheeter, where a series of rollers press the thin piece of dough. The sheet is then cut into the specified shape and, depending on your final product, may be rolled by using a curling chain. After the molding, other ingredients may be added before the products are conveyed for baking or freezing.</span>

Moulding

In the pharmaceutical industry, precise bag forming is crucial for creating IV bags and other prescription applications. Ensuring a reliable and efficient forming process can significantly reduce waste and maintain product integrity, especially when dealing with liquid products that require sterile and accurate packaging solutions.
<h2>Enable zero waste bag forming</h2>
The BF Forming System from GF (Coesia Group) is designed to efficiently termoform polypropylene (PP) IV bags for pharmaceutical applications. The fully automatic system operates intermittently, ensuring precise forming and sealing with minimal material waste. Its modular design allows for the integration of additional features such as tube ultrasonic sealing, peelable sealing for multi-chamber bags, and accessory insertion. With zero waste in both film and tube materials, the system maintains a high standard for environmental sustainability. Operating at a maximum air pressure of 8 bar, the machine runs at an operating noise level of 75 dB, ensuring a conducive production environment.

Bag forming system for pharmaceutical industry

Thermoforming

In commercial kitchens or butcher shops, producing consistent hamburgers rapidly while maintaining quality can be challenging. Uniform shape, size, and weight are crucial to meet customer standards. Additionally, staff ergonomics and efficient production flow are important considerations.
<h2>Produce up to 30 burgers per minute</h2>
The BH4 Burger Head with sensor from Frey Maschinenbau is designed to enhance your stuffer's capabilities, converting it into a semi-automatic hamburger production system. With a capacity to produce up to 30 burgers per minute, it ensures each burger is consistent in shape, size, and weight. This unit offers simple assembly, operation, and cleaning, facilitating a smooth production process. It includes one standard shape in the starter kit and various standard forming plates, with special shapes available on request. The automatic portion release, operated via clip signal from the stuffer, streamlines the production process. This makes the BH4 Burger Head with sensor ideal for butcher shops, restaurant chains, and catering businesses.

Semi-automatic hamburger production system

Shaping

Efficiently packaging aseptic bags of varying sizes requires precise and automated solutions to ensure product integrity and streamline operations. Combining the filling process with automated cartoning can significantly reduce handling time and improve overall productivity.
<h2>Automates cartoning of aseptic bags</h2>
The WE BOX, developed by FBR ELPO, is an advanced cartoning solution designed to handle 3, 5, 10, and 20-liter aseptic bags. This system integrates the carton forming unit, the carton packing unit, and the carton closing unit into a single, compact structure. It operates electronically, ensuring each phase of the process is handled precisely. The machine features a fast, innovative robotic system for quick format changes and offers flexibility in carton closure methods with tape, glue, or a combination of both. Its stainless steel monoblock design ensures easy and fast maintenance, while the adjustable capacity warehouse for empty cartons enhances operational efficiency. With an operating speed of up to 1,000 cartons per hour, the WE BOX is essential for industries involved in aseptic packaging that need a reliable, high-capacity cartoning solution.

Automatic cartoning solution for 3-20l aseptic bags

Closing

In the confectionery industry, processing diverse viscous masses such as licorice, fruit gums, and chewy candy can be challenging. Achieving consistent texture and shape while maintaining high production efficiency requires specialized equipment.
<h2>Form and shape various confections with ease</h2>
The Extrufood forming extruders are twin-screw, co-rotating extruders, specifically designed to handle a variety of viscous masses including licorice, fruit gums, fruit snacks, sugar paste, chewy candy, toffees, and caramels. These extruders are built on a robust, single base frame, ensuring stability during operation. The intermeshing screws are self-wiping, simplifying the cleaning process. An optional twin-screw, counter-rotating infeed section allows for a stable, de-aerated mass flow, enhancing consistency. For multi-colored products, Extrufood offers solutions such as the Diemix® for mixing color and flavor directly after extrusion or a twin-forming extruder setup. Every part in contact with the product is made from stainless steel, ensuring hygiene standards are met.

Confectionery forming extruders for viscous masses

The extruder was first developed to make lead pipes in the late 18th century. But the extrusion process technique quickly spread to other manufacturing sectors, including food, feed, and biomass products. An extruder machine presses a fluid or solid material through a die. Depending on your use case, extruders adopt single- or twin-screw systems to push the premixed feed material through a barrel. Thermal pressure applied in this step can chemically modify the mixture, so the screw system must be precisely calibrated to achieve the desired result. Finally, a knife head cuts the extruded material into your designed dimensions. Extrusion machinery produces items of a uniform size, shape, and consistency.

Extrusion

In food processing and packaging industries, maintaining hygiene is critical, especially in environments requiring frequent high-temperature, high-pressure washdowns. Traditional packaging systems often fail to meet strict sanitation requirements, leading to downtime and inefficiency.
<h2>Ensures durability in harsh washdown conditions</h2>
The V-45 by CV-TEK is a vertical form fill seal packaging solution specifically designed for environments that demand rigorous sanitation. With an all-stainless steel construction adhering to IP69 standards (and thereby IP67 compliance), this system maintains functionality under high-temperature and high-pressure washdowns. The V-45 features stainless steel sealed film rollers and a vacuum belt film draw driven by a servo motor. The shaft-driven film unwind mechanism is protected against drips and splash, running rolls up to 24 inches in diameter. The pneumatic or servo-driven jaw assembly, along with self-centering end seal jaws made of stainless steel, ensures robust sealing. The V-45 is adaptable for various packaging styles including pillow, gusset, flat bottom stand-up, and recloseable zipper bags. Built to meet the USDA and FSMA compliance standards, this system maximizes uptime and enhances packaging efficiency. Power specifications include options for 208-240 VAC/30 amperes and 380-480 VAC/20 amperes, both at 50/60 Hertz.

Vertical form fill seal packaging for high washdown environments

Optimizing candy production requires precise forming techniques to ensure consistent shape and texture. Traditional methods often struggle with maintaining tempering and consistent feed of the candy mass, which can lead to inefficiencies and product inconsistency.
<h2>Calibrate, form, and temper candies efficiently</h2>
The SUCROFORM® W by CHOCOTECH is designed specifically for embossing croquant, hard candy, and chewy candies. It comprises a pre-former with a jacketed hopper and a horizontally mounted pair of extracting rollers. As the pre-formed slab proceeds through the forming line, it encounters a pair of calibration rollers and another pair of forming rollers, ensuring precise shape and thickness. Each roller pair and transport conveyor has its own tempering circuit, maintaining optimal conditions throughout the process. Post-forming, the products are fed into a cooler and then a slab breaker. The thin residue skin at the equator of the products is removed in a de-flash drum, with the residue being suitable for rework. This setup offers a streamlined process from initial forming to final product handling, aimed at maintaining quality and reducing waste.

Forming line for croquant, hard candy, and chewy candies

Industrial cooling equipment varies according to the consistency and temperature conversion demands the material you are handling, but the process typically involves heat exchange treatment as your products are conveyed through a cooling chamber equipped with extraction fans or circulating water. Temperature control is a crucial aspect of your commercial production and cooling systems are applied to a range of industries.

Cooling

Tempering equipment is most commonly used in manufacturing chocolate products as well as bakery products. However, tempering can also be found in the metals industry for processing alloys. The idea behind the tempering process is to heat two or more items to a certain temperature so that they can be blended together easier. Chocolatiers pass the chocolate through a heating cycle and then a cooling tunnel to give their final products a smooth and glossy finish. Tempering machines automate this process, evenly distributing the crystal structure in melted chocolate across the entire production line. Besides enhancing the look and texture of coatings, denser and consistent crystallization also has the benefit of slowing down fat migration in your chocolate-filled products. A vibrating table is an important component for tempering chocolate. First the chocolate mixture goes through a dispenser into the chocolate mould. After which the vibrating table is used to evenly distribute the mixture in the mould so that there are no air bubbles. Thus, creating a smooth and consistent final product.

Tempering

In confectionery manufacturing, creating uniform and delicate chocolate shells quickly and efficiently is crucial for production consistency. Often, traditional methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive, leading to uneven thicknesses and imperfections.
<h2>Form thin chocolate shells efficiently</h2>
The FROZENSHELL® by CHOCOTECH is a specialized technology designed for forming thin chocolate shells in a wide variety of shapes. Low-temperature form stamps are dipped into a bath of tempered chocolate, and the depth of dipping determines the height and thickness of the chocolate shell. The stamped shells are then deposited onto a transport belt in perfect alignment for slight cooling. The PRALIMAT® depositor can fill these shells with a chosen praline mass, ensuring uniformity and precision. By exchanging the stamp plate, different shapes and sizes can be produced on the same plate, making the system highly versatile. Available in three working widths (420 mm, 620 mm, and 820 mm), the system can produce up to 612 chocolate shells per minute, depending on the model. Designed for easy integration into existing production lines, the FROZENSHELL® is ideal for manufacturers looking to enhance productivity and product quality.

Thin chocolate shell forming

When dealing with biscuits of varying shapes, the need to ensure a secure and hygienic wrapping process becomes critical. One must address the challenge of gentle handling and effective sealing to prevent damage and preserve freshness during packaging.
<h2>Wrap and seal biscuits efficiently</h2>
The KG is an automatic wrapping solution from CAM Packaging, tailored for biscuits of different shapes, including round, square, and rectangular. The mechanical design features chain transmission and cam-driven movements. Its robust frame and cantilever design facilitate easy access for maintenance and hygiene. Throughout the process, biscuits are gently and securely handled from infeed to sealing. Capable of utilizing various heat-sealable films and laminates except for PE and Cast PP, this wrapper ensures versatile packaging options. Optional features like tear-off tapes, inner corrugated liners, and water cooling post-sealing enhance functionality according to industry needs. The KG integrates seamlessly within CAM's end-of-line solutions.

Biscuit overwrapper for x-fold or hermetic sealing

Manual

When producing biopharmaceutical formulations, ensuring homogeneity and maintaining precise control over temperature and pH levels is crucial. These processes demand specialized vessels that can consistently deliver uniform mixtures from the first to the last drop, ready for transfer to filling stations.
<h2>Ensure homogeneity for biopharmaceutical formulations</h2>
The formulation vessels from Bioengineering are designed to meet the stringent requirements of biopharmaceutical production, ensuring homogeneity and controlled conditions. These stainless-steel vessels, available in capacities ranging from 50 to 2,500 liters, feature magnetic stirrers for uniform mixing and optional Vibromixers for suspensions, such as those containing aluminum particles. The design ensures effective mixing even at low filling levels. Comprehensive control systems allow for precise adjustments of pH levels through integrated probes, controllers, and dosage systems. Additionally, temperature-controlled transfer lines maintain product quality during transfer to filling stations. Bioengineering’s formulation vessels can be operated manually or fully automated, tailored to fit specific customer needs.

Formulation vessel for biopharmaceutical homogeneity

Formulation technologies are an integral process in many industries such as pharma and food. Chemical mixtures require strict handling to combine the separate ingredients into the homogenized recipe that makes your final product. Formulation technology stores, mixes and subjects the elements to a range processing parameters according to your specifications to develop the base material. The resulting formulas are then weighed, formed, packaged, or sent for further formulation.

Formulation

In food processing industries, ensuring the longest shelf life for low-acidity products such as broths, sauces, and infant food can be challenging. Traditional methods often rely on preservatives or refrigeration, which can affect product quality and increase costs.
<h2>Ensures extended shelf life without preservatives</h2>
The AFD16 ASEPTIC filler from Aurum Process Technology is a specialized solution for packaging fluid products in doypack pouches from plastic film coil. This automated system, driven by a servomechanical system, handles continuous film displacement at high speeds, achieving up to 80 pouches per minute depending on the product and packaging. Utilizing direct cooling aseptic processing, this system guarantees the best quality and longest shelf life for food products at room temperature. It packages pre-sterilized and cooled products in a sterile environment, forming the pouches from sterilized plastic film inside a sterilized cabin. One operator can efficiently manage the entire process, replacing the film reel as needed. The centralized control system allows for seamless integration with the T-Sensation® production line, ensuring full process control from a single station. Optional features include a CIP return system and a triple thermal sealing system to maintain product integrity.

Aseptic linear doypack filler

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

In high-volume food production, achieving consistent shape and size in products such as mochi balls or rasgulla could be challenging. Manual operations often result in irregular forms and increased labor costs.
<h2>Automatically round filled or plain food products</h2>
The RC-180 by ANKO is designed to automate the process of rounding various food items into a ball shape. It can handle both filled and non-filled products, delivering consistent results at a rate of 3,000 to 3,600 pieces per hour. The machine works seamlessly with ANKO's Automatic Encrusting and Forming Machine series (SD-97W/SD-97SS/SD-97L) to streamline the production process. Capable of processing food items weighing between 10g and 70g, it ensures uniformity and efficiency in production. Its compact size (1,620 mm L x 670 mm W x 1,145 mm H) and low power requirement (0.18 kW) make it suitable for various production environments. Practical applications include the production of mochi balls, stuffed sesame balls, and energy balls.

Automatic rounding conveyor for food production

When preparing a large volume of empanadas for food trucks, central kitchens, or food factories, maintaining production consistency and quality can be challenging. Coordinating dough pressing, forming, and filling accurately is a demanding task requiring specialized technology.
<h2>Automate pressing and forming efficiently</h2>
The Commercial Empanada Making Line by ANKO offers an integrated solution for empanada production. This line includes an Empanada Dough Press Machine and forming equipment, streamlining the production process into just two steps: dough pressing and forming. By producing 3-6 inch empanadas with custom pastry stamps, it allows differentiation of flavors and branding, and ensures high-quality products. This comprehensive solution also includes food processing units, product-forming devices, deep fryers, and packaging machines. Customized layout integration helps fit the production line perfectly into your factory space. The EMP-900 model has a capacity of 900 pieces per hour, with adjustable product weight and dough thickness for diverse product specifications. ANKO ensures the durability of all forming molds with food-grade materials and simplifies the cleaning process to maintain food safety standards.

Empanada production line

Pressing

For industries requiring efficient packaging solutions, managing the high-speed and precise packaging of products can be challenging. Specifically, pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical, and medical care products need reliable secondary packaging to ensure integrity and compliance.
<h2>Integrates seamlessly with automatic loading modules</h2>
The Pillow Bag HFFS by AMP Rose is a robust, versatile, and reliable horizontal form-fill-seal solution designed for traditional pillow bags. This system effortlessly integrates with automatic loading product modules, enhancing packaging efficiency. Its robust construction ensures durability while delivering high-speed performance, making it ideal for the secondary packaging of pharmaceuticals, parapharmaceuticals, and medical care products. The machine's intuitive design allows for easy operation and maintenance, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Pillow bag horizontal form-fill-seal solution

Packaging multiple snack bags into a single pack efficiently while ensuring minimal material waste can be challenging in the food industry. Ensuring that collated snack packs remain intact during the wrapping process adds another layer of complexity.
<h2>Efficiently pack multiple snack bags</h2>
The Pakasnax multipack wrapping system by AMP Rose is a horizontal form fill and seal system specifically designed for multipacking products such as crisps, popcorn, and other snacks. This system addresses key challenges, like maintaining the collation of snack packs and minimizing wrapping material waste. Its film folding box is designed to control product collation during transfer to the longitudinal sealing area, ensuring tight and secure wrapping. Featuring both unheated and heated rollers, the machine achieves efficient sealing without stretching the wrapping material. Active sensors ensure the end crimp jaws do not destroy misaligned primary bags, allowing them to be recycled. With a capacity of up to 100 packs per minute and the ability to handle reels up to 800mm in width, this machine is ideal for high-volume operations. Optional features like automatic reel splicing and pack-tamping units further enhance efficiency. Additionally, robotic loading systems can be integrated for fully automatic packaging processes.

Multipack wrapping system for snacks

In high-volume food production, achieving efficient and aesthetically pleasing packaging is essential. Traditional packaging often leaves a central seal, which can affect the product's presentation and integrity. Modern packaging solutions aim to enhance both functionality and appearance.
<h2>Eliminate central seals for a flat, elegant package</h2>
The 4-Side Seal Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) System by AMP Rose offers an innovative packaging solution. Unlike conventional systems, it removes the central seal, resulting in a flat and elegant final package. This system integrates advanced vision inspection to ensure packaging quality and accuracy. Utilizing a four-side sealing profile, it enhances the overall aesthetic of the packaged product, making it ideal for high-end food items. The machine's design supports easy integration into existing production lines, ensuring minimal disruption during installation.

4-side seal horizontal form-fill-seal packaging system

In food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, precisely filling and sealing packages efficiently is crucial. Challenges include maintaining product consistency, minimizing waste, and ensuring ease of maintenance and integration into existing production lines.
<h2>Fill and seal with precision and flexibility</h2>
The Series 10 VFFS Filling System by All-Fill International is an OEM version of the Series 10 filling head. It can be integrated with both horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal equipment to streamline production processes. This system features an OEM swivel mount and precision augers machined from solid for accurate filling. Its all stainless steel contact parts and no-tools removable change parts simplify maintenance. An independent agitation drive ensures consistent product flow, while a large capacity seamless hopper minimizes refills. The PLC control via the touch-screen HMI offers user-friendly operation and recipe memory for quick changeovers. Optional features include checkweigher feedback and level probes to further enhance operational efficiency.

Vertical form fill seal filling system for auger applications

In the soap manufacturing industry, consistent and efficient packaging is essential to maintain product quality and ensure consumer satisfaction. Manual wrapping methods or outdated packaging technologies often lead to inconsistent results and slow production times, posing significant challenges for large-scale operations.
<h2>Achieve efficient and reliable soap bar wrapping</h2>
The SW 250 by ACMA (Coesia Group) is a specialized fold wrapping solution designed for soap bars. This equipment operates in continuous mode, ensuring a smooth and uninterruptible workflow, crucial for high-volume production environments. The system features an automatic feeding system, reducing the need for manual intervention and increasing operational efficiency. It accommodates both rectangular and oval soap bars within a size range of 12 to 40 mm in height, 50 to 110 mm in length, and 35 to 70 mm in width, providing flexibility for various product dimensions. The packaging material is heat sealable, creating a secure and visually appealing wrap with point-end fold or soap-style packaging types. The compact design, with a footprint of 4500 mm in length, 1250 mm in depth, and 1800 mm in height, allows for easy integration into existing production lines.

Soap bar fold wrapping solution

Folding

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

Pilot

In R&D or pilot-scale production, ensuring the integrity of liquid-filled capsules is critical. Challenges include precise dosing, effective sealing, and maintaining the stability of various formulations, such as hot melts and pastes, during production.
<h2>Fill, close, and seal liquid capsules efficiently</h2>
The FLUIDOCAP 1000 from ACG World is a semi-automatic solution designed for filling hard capsules with liquids, integrating closing and band-sealing processes into a single, compact unit. It accommodates a variety of capsule sizes, ranging from 00 to 4, in both gelatine and vegetarian variants. The system handles formulations with viscosities from 40 to 3,000 cP, ensuring reliable filling of pastes, hot melts, and thixotropic solutions. Its band-sealing and drying capabilities enhance the dosage form's integrity and shelf life. With a maximum speed of 1,000 capsules per hour, it is ideal for R&D labs or small-scale production environments seeking efficient and precise liquid capsule filling.

Liquid capsule filling for r&d and pilot-scale production

Industrial drying machines are designed to remove moisture from your product. But the drying process must cater to variations in the state of matter and molecular structure of the input material. Industrial dryer technology exploits the modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction, radiation, evaporative cooling) to control the moisture content.

Drying

Packaging solid dosage forms such as tablets, hard capsules, and soft gelatine capsules for pharma and nutra industries requires precise and efficient blister packaging solutions. Challenges include maintaining high output, reducing material wastage, and ensuring quality packaging integrity.
<h2>Efficiently packs solid dosage products in blisters.</h2>
The CARTOBLIS by ACG World is a cost-effective blister-packaging solution designed for high flexibility and efficiency. It employs unique single-drum technology and advanced automation to provide seamless integration with online cartoning. The vacuum-based rotary thermoforming ensures better blister quality using fewer format parts, and the fast punching and blister pick-up mechanisms deliver high output. The system allows for edge-to-edge punching, which reduces foil wastage, and can draw deep cavities up to 28 mm, accommodating a range of products from tablets to syringes. With an output of up to 6.5 meters per minute and forming materials including PVC, PVC/PVdC, and Triplex (PVC/PE/PVdC), CARTOBLIS meets the diverse needs of pharmaceutical packaging.

Blister packaging for solid dosage forms

When producing single-use pouches for products like ketchup, lotions, or soy sauce, efficient and precise packaging is essential to maintain quality and reduce waste. Achieving consistent fill levels and secure seals while maintaining high production speeds can be challenging without the right equipment.
<h2>Form, fill, and seal single-use pouches</h2>
The Accu-Pack series by Accutek is a versatile form, fill, and seal system designed for the production of single-use plastic pouches. Constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel, this system ensures durability and longevity. The Accu-Pack can handle various product types, including liquids like lotions and sauces, as well as powders such as spices and drink mixes, with an optional auger filling module. The PLC control system and color touchscreen interface make it user-friendly and easy to set up. The system achieves speeds of up to 100 PPM and supports filling ranges from 8 to 60 mL. It creates packets with lengths of 30-180 mm and widths of 30-90 mm, all within a continuously operating cycle that includes side, top, and bottom sealing as well as date/lot code embossing and easy-rip tab cutting.

Form, fill, and seal system for single-use pouches

In food production, manufacturing uniform and high-quality popcorn balls can be a challenge. Traditional methods often result in inconsistent shapes and require significant manual labor, which impacts production efficiency and product consistency.
<h2>Automates popcorn ball forming up to 72 balls/minute</h2>
The Model M563 Popcorn Ball Machine from AC Horn Manufacturing is designed for efficient and consistent formation of popcorn balls. The machine features a PLC and servo motor drive which allows it to produce up to 72 popcorn balls per minute. Its construction from stainless steel, including frame, hopper, and catch pans, ensures easy sanitation. The hopper is equipped with internal heaters and product agitators for consistent mixing. Forming cups made from food-grade UHMW Polyethylene contribute to precise forming. Optional forms are available for creating holiday shapes and varying ball sizes. The system can produce 72 sugar balls per minute or 45 caramel balls per minute, depending on the recipe and process requirements.

Automatic popcorn ball forming equipment

Granulation is a common technique in production of pharmaceutical solid dosage forms. Due to high quality requirements of the formed granules in terms of content uniformity and its physicochemical properties, it is important to choose the right process. The wet granulations process will ensure that a fine-powder heterogeneous mixture will turn into a uniform granulation, with increased particle size and higher density.
<h2>Complete turnkey solution for granulation of tablets</h2>
The Granulation Line from Romaco Tecpharm is a single frame solution which carries out all options for wet granulation process. It integrates the High Shear Granulator for mixing and granulation, the Fluidized Bed Dryer for drying, granulation and coating, and the Conical and Cylindrical Calibrators for calibration. It thus helps in reducing the space required in the clean-room and minimizing the risks of cross-contamination while giving maximum flexibility to process development and scalability studies.

The Granulation Line for pharmaceutical solid dosage forms is available in capacities ranging from 25 L to 1.400 L and can carry out two different processes. The first being, wet granulation where an agglutinative solution is added to form granules. The equipment combines one or more dust particles and forms a granule within the required limits.

The second being, the drying process by fluidization which is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to reduce the moisture content of powder and granules. Hot air is passed at a given pressure and flow rate through a perforated bed of moist solid particles. The wet solids are lifted from the bottom and suspended in a stream of air. Heat is transferred by direct contact between the wet solid and hot gases. The vaporized liquid is then carried away by the drying gasses.

Granulation line for pharmaceutical solid dosage forms

Granulation

Packing water in cup containers, asks for good hygiene in order to avoid contamination risk. The filling and packaging process must take place in a no dust environment, minimizing human intervention. With an automated FFS machine that has a cleaning system for liquid containers, contamination risk is avoided.


<h2>Packing liquids under clean room conditions</h2>
The Thermoforming machine designed by Newpack (Alimenta Group) is a horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machine that forms a container, fills it with a product and then seals it in one single process. The machine handles a wide range of food liquid products with water being one of them.

Newpack Thermoforming machine for liquid products can be manufactured in accordance with the required capacity and product shelf life. Newpack customises the shape and size of the cup in compliance with manufacturers end product. As water is sensitive to contamination, the whole process needs to be carried out under a controlled hygiene environment, so a High-Clean or Ultra-Clean version is suggested.

Starting from a reel of thermoformable plastic film, Newpack Thermoforming machine forms the container according to a pre-established shape, by heating the plastic film and shaping it through a mould. At this point, cups are automatically filled by a cup filling station. Based on the product to be packed and the shape of the cup, the filling system type changes. Afterwards the machine applies a lid on each cup by heat sealing it. When cups arrive to the cutting station, they’re cut and separated. The High clean version is provided with a tunnel with an overpressure of ultra-filtrated air. Moreover, UV rays are used to sanitize the lid film.

All machine components are in compliance with CE regulations and other hygiene standards. The machine capacity depends on the product and the volume of the cup; generally speaking, 9,000 c/h is the minimum production capacity.

High-speed FFS machine for water cups

UHT products (ultra high temperature processing) such as sterilized milk, are products where all microorganisms are destroyed and shelf life is extended thanks to this specific heating process. To ensure a continued product sterility and an extended shelf life, aseptic packaging is required. An aseptic FFS machine is indispensable to prevent reinfection. Packaging material is sterilized before the filling process and the end-product is sealed in an aseptic environment free of micro-organisms.


<h2>Aseptic filling and packaging solution prevents contamination</h2>
The thermoforming machine designed by Newpack (Alimenta Group), is a horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machine that forms a container, fills it with a product and seals it, in one single process. The machine handles UHT food products from liquids to semi liquids such as dairy products, not carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, tea and more.

Newpack Thermoforming machine is adjusted to meet the needs of the products to be filled and its shelf life. Newpack customises the shape and size of the cup in compliance with manufacturers end product. Depending on the desired hygiene level, Newpack has different versions: Standard, High-Clean, Ultra-Clean and Aseptic. For products such as UHT milk or coffee creamer that need very high hygiene standards and sterile conditions, the Aseptic version is suggested.

Starting from a reel of thermoformable plastic film, the Newpack Thermoforming machine forms the bottom of the container according to a pre-established shape, by heating the plastic film and shaping it through a mould. At this point, cups are automatically filled by a cup filling station. Based on the product and the shape of the cup, the filling system type changes. Afterwards the machine applies a lid on each cup by heat sealing it. When cups arrive to the cutting station, they’re cut and separated.

The Aseptic version sterilizes both the plastic film that will form the product container and the lid, with hydrogen peroxide to prevent bacterial contamination. The process takes place in a tunnel which is also filled with the sterile air. Scrapers will remove hydrogen peroxide residue from the packaging material. After washing, the filling system is sterilized with a steam cycle and then kept in aseptic conditions through sterile air at positive pressure.

The machine capacity depends on the product and the volume of the cup; generally speaking, for 10-15ml cup standard configuration, 30,000 c/h is the minimum production capacity while for 100ml and more the minimum production capacity is approx. 9000 c/h.

Aseptic FFS machine for UHT products

In the food industry, from a microbiological point of view, different types of foods are subject to the growth of food poisoning microorganisms. For this reason, clean room conditions are required when they are processed. However, there are some products such as ketchup, mayonnaise, dip sauces, or jam/honey, that don’t require a special controlled environment, as they are considered low-risk foods. Adhering always to the hygiene standards, these products can be processed in a FFS machine with a standard environment which could be the right cost/benefit solution for mini portions production.


<h2>A thermoforming solution customizing cup shape and size</h2>
The Thermoforming machine designed by Newpack (Alimenta Group), is a horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machine that forms a container, fills it with a product and then seals it in a single process. The machine handles food products from liquids to semi liquids, even high viscosity ones like jam, honey, spreadable chocolate, dip sauces, and more.

The Thermoforming machine is adjusted to the demands of the product to be processed and its demands in regard to shelf life. Newpack customises the shape and size of the cup in accordance with manufacturer’s end product requirements. Depending on hygiene levels, Newpack has different versions: Standard, High-Clean, Ultra-Clean and Aseptic. For products such as jam, spreadable chocolate, ketchup, mayonnaise and dip sauces, that are not sensitive to the growth of food poisoning microorganisms, a Standard version is suggested.

Starting from a reel of thermoformable plastic film, the Newpack Thermoforming machine forms the bottom of the container according to a pre-established shape, by heating the plastic film and shaping it through a mould. At this point, cups are automatically filled by a cup filling station. Based on the product to be packed and the shape of the cup, the filling system type changes. Afterwards, the machine applies a lid on each cup by heat sealing it. When cups arrive to the cutting station, they’re cut and separated.

Machine capacity depends on the product and volume of the cup; generally speaking, 9,000 - 15.000 c/h is the minimum production capacity.

Standard FFS machine for spreads and sauces in mini portions

Dairy products like yoghurt are very susceptible to spoilage. Yeasts and moulds are prone to develop due to contamination in a filling operation or packaging process. To prevent contamination, a machine needs to have a decontamination treatment to sterilize the packaging material. A protected environment ensures a good microbiological quality of the air during filling process.
<h2>Sterilizing lid film using a peroxide bath before sealing</h2>
The Thermoforming machine designed by Newpack, (Alimenta Group), is a horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machine that forms a container, fills it with a product and then seals it, in one single process. The machine can handle different foods, from liquids to semi liquids with yoghurt being one of the most common application.

The Thermoforming machine is adjusted according to the product to be processed and its shelf life. Newpack customises the shape and size of the cup according to manufacturer’s requirements. For products such as desserts and yoghurt which need a longer shelf life, an Ultra-Clean version is recommended.

Starting from a reel of thermoformable plastic film, Newpack Thermoforming machine forms the bottom of the container according to a pre-established shape, by heating the plastic film and shaping it through a mould. At this point, the cups are automatically filled by a cup filling station. Based on the product to be packed and the shape of the cup, the filling system type changes. Afterwards the machine applies a lid on each cup by heat sealing it. When cups arrive to the cutting station, they are cut and separated. The Ultra-clean version is provided with a tunnel with an overpressure of sterile air. Moreover, a tank filled with peroxide solution is used to sanitize the thermoformable lid film. This process happens before the sealing stage.

All machine components are in compliance with CE regulations and other hygiene standards. Machine capacity depends on the product and the volume of the cup; generally speaking, 9,000 is the minimum production capacity.

Ultra-clean FFS machine for yoghurt in cups

With the production of dairy products such as butter in mini portions or natural jam and fruit puree with a low sugar content, the manufacturing process must meet certain hygiene standards. An FFS machine can be the right call in this case, as the production in the FFS machine takes place in a protected environment where the level of contamination is reduced. An added benefit of this machine is that it saves time by combining three production process steps – forming, filling and sealing – in one.


<h2>Thermoforming machine that forms, fills and seals cups</h2>
The Thermoforming machine designed by Newpack (Alimenta Group), is a horizontal Form-Fill-Seal machine that forms a container, fills it with the product of choice and then seals it in one single process. The machine can handle different food types from liquids to semi liquids, even high viscosity ones, such as milk based creams, butter, margarine, mayonnaise and more.

The Newpack Thermoforming machine is adjusted according to the product to be processed to meet demands regarding for example shelf life. Newpack customises the shape and size of the cup in accordance with manufacturer’s end product requirements. Depending on the needed hygiene levels, there are different machine versions: Standard, High-Clean, Ultra-Clean and Aseptic. For products such as butter, margarine and soft cheese, which are less sensitive to food poisoning microorganisms, a High-Clean or Ultra-Clean can be selected.

Starting from a reel of a thermoformable plastic film, Newpack Thermoforming machine forms the bottom of the container according to a pre-established shape, by heating the plastic film and shaping it through a mould. At this point, cups are automatically filled by a cup filling station. Based on the product to be packed and the shape of the cup, the filling system type changes. Afterwards, the machine applies a lid on each cup with heat sealing. When the cups arrive to the cutting station, they’ll be cut and separated. Newpack Thermoforming machine keeps the space between the lid and the top of the contents (headspace) inside the container to a minimum. It helps to reduce the risk of oxidation, while extending the shelf life of the product.

Machine capacity depends on the product and the volume of the cup; generally speaking, 9,000 - 15.000 c/h is the minimum production capacity.

High-clean FFS machine for butter in mini portions

Large volume parenterals are unit-dose containers that are larger than 100ml and are terminally sterilized with heat. These parenterals typically contain injectable products specifically engineered for intravenous delivery applications. Thus, it’s important to use a filler that, along with meeting safety and hygiene standards, can also be adapted to different vial and bottle types.
<h2>Semi-automatically fills and seals infusion bags</h2>
Designed by Wick Machinery, BT1 is an entry-level filler that requires a manual in-feed of empty bags in the swivel arm. After removing the protection cap and pushing the start button, the arm will turn 90 degrees to fill the bag. Due to the machine’s simplicity, ease of use, and automatic crimping and filling, it’s the ideal option for people who want to start production lines. Operators will then have to manually supply the stopper, the aluminum hydroxide, and the next bag before starting the machine again.

The swivel arm will again turn by 90 degrees, sealing the first bag and filling the second bag at the same time. Moreover, this model boasts changeable format settings, making it suitable for a wide range of vials, infusion bottles, and bag systems.

Entry-level filler for large-volume parenterals

Form Fill Seal thermoforming machines are those that produce packaging, fill them with products, and seal them closed. These machines are also used for packaging diagnostic and medical devices that require flexible packaging. However, there’s nothing simple about medical devices, and there are very few machines that can meet the complicated and unique requirements of the medical industry with safety and precision.


<h2>Perfectly forms, seals and cuts packages</h2>
Engineered by Colimatic, THERA is the perfect packaging solution for customers looking for professional outputs in any type of working environment. Along with ensuring a fast format change, its hinged chambers also make maintenance and cleaning operations easier. This model is extremely reliable and can be used for packaging syringes, medical devices, dental kits, and emergency room kits.

A resistive-touch operator panel enables friendly Human-Machine Interface (HMI) use in every working environment, while its safety system identifies hazards, stops operation, and activates remote assistance service to allow faster reaction times. Its packaging technologies include vacuum, shrink, sealing, modified atmosphere (MAP), and skin pack.

THERA’s innovative design further enables users to easily and quickly package different products, allowing versatility and flexibility in patterns, textures, colors, and finish. The Form Fill Seal machine can also be equipped with several different accessories to meet your specific needs, including printer, vacuum pump, different cutting systems, labeler, chiller, and automated loading.

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